The biography of Henry Bowers, one of the four men who reached the South Pole with Captain Scott. Henry Birdie Bowers (1883-1912) realised his life s ambition when he was selected for Scott s Terra Nova Expedition to the Antarctic, yet he also met his death on the journey. He died a century ago on the return journey, in a blizzard bound tent with Scott and Edward Wilson. Born to a sea-faring father and adventurous mother on the Firth of Clyde, his boyhood obsession with travel and adventure took him round the world several times, including Australia, America, India, Burma (now Myanmar) and the Persian Gulf.
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'This is a must for any enthusiast of the Heroic Age of exploration - indeed, required and humbling reading for every aspiring adventurer of today.' --Benedict Allen - explorer, fim-maker, author
Scot of the Antarctic - poignant last letter to mother reveals dying moments of 'Birdie' Bowers with last two members of doomed expedition. --The Mail on Sunday, 29th July 2012
Scott of the Antarctic was surrounded by strong characters. One, Henry 'Birdie' Bowers, emerges as grounded, courageous and ferociously well organised. He handled landing, navigation and more for the 1910-12 Terra Nova Expedition, and took part in the penguin-egg quest immortalized in Apsley Cherry-Garrard s memoir The Worst Journey in the World (1922). He was also the youngest to die with Scott in the doomed party of five . Built on research in Antarctica and at the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge, UK, Anne Strathie s biography includes previously unpublished material. --Nature magazine, 9th August 2012
Scot of the Antarctic - poignant last letter to mother reveals dying moments of 'Birdie' Bowers with last two members of doomed expedition. --The Mail on Sunday, 29th July 2012
Scott of the Antarctic was surrounded by strong characters. One, Henry 'Birdie' Bowers, emerges as grounded, courageous and ferociously well organised. He handled landing, navigation and more for the 1910-12 Terra Nova Expedition, and took part in the penguin-egg quest immortalized in Apsley Cherry-Garrard s memoir The Worst Journey in the World (1922). He was also the youngest to die with Scott in the doomed party of five . Built on research in Antarctica and at the Scott Polar Research Institute in Cambridge, UK, Anne Strathie s biography includes previously unpublished material. --Nature magazine, 9th August 2012
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Anne Strathie is a writer and researcher. She was born and educated in Scotland. Whilst researching, Anne Strathie visited the Antarctic, (including Scott s hut), New Zealand and numerous sites in Scotland and England associated with Bowers and his family. Anne has worked at the Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum (which houses the Edward Wilson Collection) and Cheltenham and Bath Literature Festivals, and is the co-author of Hugh Willoughby: the Man who Loved Picassos.
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By Holmer
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This is the most excellent book about Scott's workhorse..and recognition of his total commitment and outstanding exemplary service to an expedition full of characters
Very well written and the right balance of factual and readable information
One of the best produced books about Scott's expedition and recommended to all
Very well written and the right balance of factual and readable information
One of the best produced books about Scott's expedition and recommended to all
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A wonderful story about an engaging man who was never given due recognition of his role in Scott's ill-fated journey to the Pole. A very good read
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Fantastic story of one of the unsung Heroes of the Scott Terra Nova expedition.
20 Jan 2013
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Although the story of the Terra Nova expedition is widely known, the stories generally focus on Scott himself. Thankfully in recent times there has been a resurgence in biographies of the other Terra Nova expedition members.
After reading Apsley Cherry- Garrard's "The Worst Journey in the World", and the biography "Cherry" by Sara Wheeler, I discovered that Henry Roberston Bowers was a fellow Scot, and was annoyed that I hadn't heard of him or been taught anything about him in school.
Having tried unsuccessfully to find a copy of the George Seaver biography, I was delighted to see on Amazon that a new biography was been written, I couldn't wait for it.
The book tells the story of Henry Robertson Bowers, and how his life unfolded and led to the fateful day he joined the Terra Nova expedition.
A fascinating tale of the life of someone I rate as a true National Hero for Scotland.
After reading Apsley Cherry- Garrard's "The Worst Journey in the World", and the biography "Cherry" by Sara Wheeler, I discovered that Henry Roberston Bowers was a fellow Scot, and was annoyed that I hadn't heard of him or been taught anything about him in school.
Having tried unsuccessfully to find a copy of the George Seaver biography, I was delighted to see on Amazon that a new biography was been written, I couldn't wait for it.
The book tells the story of Henry Robertson Bowers, and how his life unfolded and led to the fateful day he joined the Terra Nova expedition.
A fascinating tale of the life of someone I rate as a true National Hero for Scotland.
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A truly wonderful and inspirational book. A gripping read from start to finish. It will change your life. Read it soon
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This is a great book. It's easy to read and full of content and context. Bowers is a name often mentioned in the most infamous of polar escapades. Read more
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If you have an interest in the golden age of Antartic exploration this book is a must, sheds light on one of the lesser know members of the famous five, really inspirational.
Published 5 months ago by Mrs. Julie D. Ellis
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